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Boulder-burial in Ballymichael

Boulder-burial
Boulder-burial in Ballymichael
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Why this matters

Boulder-burial in Ballymichael is a megalithic tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its association with early funerary practices and the use of large local stone, reflecting the technological and ritual capabilities of prehistoric communities in the region.

What is recorded here

In pasture, just N of crest of ridge overlooking basin of River Lee. Quartzite conglomerate (2.05m x 1.2m; 0.8m T), possibly displaced, resting above four support stones. Anomalous stone group (CO083-059002-) stands 5.5m to S. Radial-stone cairn and boulder-burial (CO083-061001-; CO083-061002-) stand 280m to SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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